Cooking + Wellness Classes

learn with your community

What better way to learn about food + wellness than to learn from the best that our community has to offer! From True Local suppliers to local chefs + artisans, we’re always on the look-out for exciting opportunities to share knowledge and meet new people.

Chef Rahul prepping before class starts.

upcoming classes

Vegan Cooking 101

October 8 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm$25.00 – $55.00 - Kootenay Co-op

Pasta Making: Ravioli

October 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm$25.00 – $55.00 - Kootenay Co-op

Nutrition Made Simple

October 22 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm$15.00 – $20.00 - Kootenay Co-op Cafe

Making Mala Bracelets

October 25 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm$45.00 – $75.00 - Kootenay Co-op Cafe

meet our instructors

Lea
Amaral

Lea Amaral is a certified nutrition coach and longtime fitness and wellness professional who has helped hundreds of adults improve their health through practical, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle strategies. Lea is a former CrossFit gym and yoga studio owner and an eight-time marathoner, including the Boston Marathon. Lea now works with private clients, a leading health retreat, and a local functional fitness gym, helping people simplify nutrition, build healthier habits, and support energy, strength, and healthy aging.

Janina
Gough

Janina is the founder of Happy Camper Malas, a gemstone jewelry brand rooted in the belief that what we wear can support how we feel. Janina began making malas in 2017 and has been creating meaningful jewelry ever since. Through her bracelet-making workshops, she loves helping others slow down, get creative, and create something beautiful. She is proud to call Creston home, where nature is a daily source of inspiration.

Amber
Greenleese

Amber Greenleese has been running Sprout Plant Based Eatery for 8 years. She is a big believer that good food shouldn’t feel intimidating and loves helping people feel comfortable in the kitchen. She wants to show more people how delicious and approachable plant-based cooking can be, no matter your diet.

Rahul
Joshi

With a background in fine dining back in his home country of India and previous experience working in a leading 5 Star hotel restaurant, Rahul Joshi was formerly the Head Chef for Finley’s Bar & Grill and Sage Tapas & Wine Bar. His culinary expedition has been a diverse and enriching one. Throughout the years, Rahul has explored various cuisines, embracing different cooking methods. Rahul is passionate about creating culinary masterpieces that bring joy to the soul.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a class up to 48 hours before scheduled, we will apply a credit to your account or an in-store gift card. Cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled class are not eligible for credit – unless we are able to fill your spot.

The Kootenay Co-op reserves the right to cancel the class if less than 6 people are registered 24 hours prior to the class. A refund will be given for all cancelled classes.